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Past Author Events for 2011
Here's a schedule of events where Merna Forster has appeared in 2011.
- Book Launch Tea
Sidney, British Columbia
September 24, 2011
The first book launch event for 100 More Canadian Heroines! Journalist Adrienne Dyer wrote an article about it in the January 2012 issue of Boulevard Magazine: Victoria Author Merna Forster brings forgotten Canadian heroines into the light.
100 More Heroines Cake, copyright M. Forster |
- Interview on All Point's West
CBC Radio One, 90.5FM
September 30, 2011
Merna Forster was the guest of Jo-Ann Roberts. How encouraging that Jo-Ann was so excited about 100 More Canadian Heroines, and discovering many forgotten women!
Emily Carr House, copyright M. Forster | Victoria: Celebration of Women's History Month and Book Launch
Emily Carr House National Historic Site
207 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
An enthusiastic crowd turned out for this celebration of Women's History Month in Victoria, and the launch of 100 More Canadian Heroines. Guests included MLA Ida Chong and David Clarke, family historian for The Butchart Gardens. Jennie Butchart is featured in the new book, and David Clarke spoke about the family. Door prizes were provided by the author and The Butchart Gardens. Merna is a member of the Victoria Genealogical Society, and arranged for Melanie Arscott and Sarah Hamster to set up a display and answer questions about family history research.
The invitation
Photo album on Facebook
Art Openings website: info on Emily Carr House and some of the guests who attended the event.
- Ottawa: Celebration of Women's History Month and Book Launch
24 Sussex Drive, copyright M. Forster |
Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada
24 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
October 4, 2011
Merna Forster was the guest of honour at a celebration of Women's History Month and the launch of her new book 100 More Canadian Heroines. More.
- Presentation re Great Canadian Women
Victoria Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Victoria, British Columbia
October 13, 2011
- Presentation re Great Canadian Women
Victoria Daytime Newcomers Monthly Luncheon
Cedar Hill Golf Course
Victoria, British Columbia
October 19, 2011
More than seventy women turned out for this event. What a great group!
Frank Stanford, copyright M. Forster | Interview on CFAX 1070 with Frank Stanford
Victoria, British Columbia
November 11, 2011
10:00 to 10:30 am (PST)
- Presentation on Canadian Heroines in Politics and Reform:
Featuring stories from Merna Forster's books 100 Canadian Heroines and 100 More Canadian Heroines.
South Vancouver Island Federal Women's Liberal Commission
Christmas Luncheon at Fireside Grill
Victoria, British Columbia
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
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